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Tanana River Recreation Access Improvements

Partners

  • FNSB Parks & Recreation
  • FAST Planning
  • Alaska DOT&PF Northern Region

Contract Information

  • Contractor: Doyon Management Services, LLC
  • Award Date: March 27, 2023
  • Notice to Proceed: April 17, 2023
  • Fixed Completion Date: October 5, 2024
  • Award Amount: $8,662,465.94

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Project Description

This project improves access to the Tanana Lake Recreation Area and to federally-managed lands along the Tanana River. There are significantly more visitors in both summer and winter than the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area amenities can support.  The project construction will address:

  • Construct a new and shorter route via South Lathrop Street.
  • Provide a location for a new entrance station.
  • Construct a connection between Northlake Lane and South Lathrop Street.
  • Expand the swim beach parking lot.
  • Pave South Lathrop and the Boat Launch Parking Areas
  • Install ADA-compliant parking and access.
  • Add new restrooms.
  • Extend power into the park and provide electrical outlets for engine block heaters at the launch ramps.

 

 

Overflow parking on Northlake Lane looking east toward Swim Beach Parking Area.

Overflow parking on Northlake Lane looking east toward Swim Beach Parking Area.

 

Existing swim beach view looking north towards parking lot and chemical toilets.

Existing swim beach view looking north towards parking lot and chemical toilets.

 

Existing dusty conditions on Northlake Lane.

Existing dusty conditions on Northlake Lane.

 

Existing winter overflow parking at the non-motorized launch ramp.

Existing winter overflow parking at the non-motorized launch ramp.

 

Tanana River Recreation Improvements Overview of Preferred Alternative. 

 

Existing South Lathrop Street.

Existing South Lathrop Street.

 

Proposed South Lathrop Street extension.

Concept of South Lathrop Street extension.

 

Existing area west of Northlake Lane.

Existing area west of Northlake Lane.

 

Proposed connection between Northlake Lane and South Lathrop Street.

 

Existing boat launch area, parking, and vault toilet.

Existing boat launch area, parking, and vault restroom.

 

Proposed boat launch area, parking, and vault toilet.

Concept of boat launch area, parking, and vault restroom.

 

Existing swim beach and chemical toilets.

Existing swim beach and chemical toilets.

 

Concept of beach access, ADA parking, and vault restroom.

 

An example of a seasonal ADA beach access mat.

An example of a seasonal ADA beach access mat.

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